The Parents of a 12-Month-Old Child Ask the Nurse If

The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse's reply should be based on which of the following?

A) Child is too young to digest hot dogs.
B) Child is too young to eat hot dogs safely.
C) Hot dogs must be sliced into sections to prevent aspiration.
D) Hot dogs must be cut into small, irregular pieces to prevent aspiration.